Hard to think of a better 100th birthday present than four litres of supercharged V8 thunder 💪
seemed like a no-brainer. Dropping said electric XJ when it was thought to be nearly done, and replacing it with a whole load of nothing - when it intends to have a full EV line-up in the not-too-distant future - was a sad reminder of the dwindling luxury saloon market. Thanks, SUVs.
On the one hand, we’re still a little sore at the demise of the XJ. It had been one of Jaguar’s longest-standing models and, for the patriots, was the last British luxury limo that didn’t cost Bentley or Rolls-Royce money. That being said, it’s hard to see how the XJR, a car that has no doubt featured as a classified saved search for many PHers, could retain its thuggish charm in the EV era.
We’re talking about the mighty X308, of course. While not vastly different to the previous X300 on the surface, the big appeal of the X308 is that introduced eight-cylinder propulsion to Jaguar’s flagship saloon. Specifically, a then-new 4.0-litre supercharged V8 developing 370hp, 387lb ft of torque at 3,600rpm, and one heck of an exhaust note. Yes, yes, you could only have it with a Mercedes-sourced five-speed automatic gearbox, but that’s sort of the point of the XJR.
Buying an XJR solely for its cornering ability is a bit like replacing a Lotus Elise with a Porsche Cayenne. That being said, Jaguar did at least try to keep the X308’s 1,775kg kerbweight in check with stiffer suspension, bigger brakes and wider wheels. Those wanting an even more focused drive could spec the R1 pack on later models, featuring even beefier brakes from Brembo and a suspension tweak. But if you’re after the crème de la crème of XJRs, then we’ve got just the thing for you.
Jaguar limited production to just 500 units worldwide, of which 82 are said to have been earmarked for the British market. That makesexceptionally rare, making the asking price of £14,995 seem all the more tempting. Don’t be put off by the claimed 110,000 miles. This XJR 100 has been with the same owner for the past 11 years and looks to have been kept in top condition, with the ad listing only minor work such as a new power steering pump last year.
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